Summer job hunt starts

     In today’s fast-pace, competitive society, students have found that searching for a summer job has become a very challenging task.
     When applying for jobs, students contemplate the wages, location and benefits of their possible future employers.    Benefits can often make low wages appear more appealing, and with gas prices on the rise, convenient locations will allow students to spend their paychecks on things other than gas.
     However, with school quickly coming to an end, students may wonder what options they have for the summer. Should students go home and find a job? Or should they remain here in Milledgeville, find a job and possibly even take a class?
     While there are endless options, the following chart reveals some of the jobs available in Milledgeville during the summer.
     “(I) plan to go home for the summer; however, I also plan to work (at Maurices) in the fall,” said Sheila Healy, a GCSU student who currently works at Maurices.
     One benefit of a local summer job is it could possibly turn into a part time job during the academic school year. Showing up to work on time, fulfilling job responsibilities and being a pleasant employee are all ways to help turn a seasonal job into much more.
     Michael Hague is a student and works at Blackbird Coffee.
“(I) plan on staying in Milledgeville for the summer,” Hague said.
     If staying in Milledgeville during the summer does not seem like a good option, there is usually alternative employment available regardless of where you live. Babysitting, pet sitting or putting other talents to work are all great ways to bring in some cash for the summer.
     Freshman Katie Dunn will simply drive for cash.
     “During the upcoming summer, I plan to chauffeur my brother and his friend, who are too young to drive, to all of their summer camp activities,” said Dunn.
     When it comes to talents, whether its painting, designing jewelry or even tutoring others, never forget that these hobbies could actually lead to money in the bank.
     Regardless of how students decide to spend their summer, they should make sure that their choice allows them a chance to obtain personal goals. Taking a class, working or even using the summer to simply relax can all be rewarding.
     Personal advancement is the key – not only to summer – but to life.

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